Ryan brings over 25 years of leadership in equipment sales and U.S.-based production of domestic UAVs. He drives Elite Aerial’s vision to deliver cost-effective, American-made drone platforms—balancing rapid customization with proven reliability for force protection, ISR, and broader defense and civilian missions. His strategic direction ensures vertically integrated manufacturing and seamless integration of both commercially available and autonomous solutions, aligning with DoD acquisition pathways like CSOs and OTAs.